How did you get your birds to use this playstand? All five of our birds are terrified of it. They usually use small tabletop wooden playstands.
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I hung a couple of my bird's most favorite toys on the playstand & filled the cup with his favorite treats. He flew off a couple of times, but each time I put him back and handed him one of his favorite treats. Now I have to give him treats to come off his playstand!
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My çockatiel just flew right to it she loves it I didn't have to teach her to like it I guess I got lucky
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What types of birds do you have? I use this playstand mostly with my conure, who was scared to come out of her cage after a move to a new house. I rolled this stand up to her cage and left the door open. I lured her onto it with food so she could freely walk out onto it when she was ready. She felt more confident knowing she could go back to her cage when she wanted.By the way, my birds never used the "downstairs" part of the stand, unfortunately. They just poop on it!
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My bird was also scared of it and the stand is just way to big for a English budgie. I am going to sell it when I have time.
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All birds are different so it's hard to say, my sun conure didn't really take to it at first he wanted his old perch back but this one was way better. Birds naturally want to be in a high place, what you could do is cover your bird in a shirt wo where he can not see, place him down upon the perch remove the shirt slowly while talking to him/her. All birds are different , if your bird is use to a cage it may take a while for it to get use to. None the less introducing him to the perch over and over through out the day the bird should get use to it. :)
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It sounds like they need to get used to the stand. Try putting it closer and closer to their cage(s) over a week or two. Then put irresistible treats or a really great toy on there to entice them onto the stand from their cage. I would avoid putting a whole bunch of toys on the stand until they are comfortable. Good luck!
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i put his favorite treats in the bowls and placed him down bottom and put some hanging toys and left him be to explore and climb and he loved it,
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I have a Sun Conure and introduced this playstand when he was only a few months old. Birds will be terrified of any new toy or playstand at first. You have to give them time to get used to its presence. Gradually, they will discover it is not a threat and something to explore on. Try putting familiar toys from their cage on the playstand and entice them to use the food bowl by putting a favorite treat in there.
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My African Grey, a little bit larger bird than this stand was designed for, was initially terrified of it. I removed most of the extras, the toy hanger across the top, the swing, the bridge and eventually even the food dishes because he wasn't using them and they just collected his mess. The wooden bar is now the highest point and just serves as a perch, though he has begun using the side bars as a perch as well. I can entice him down to the base with food but I've quit giving him food there as I'd prefer he doesn't learn to climb off the thing and he still manages to distribute food about the room. My African Grey, a little bit larger bird than this stand was designed for, was initially terrified of it. I removed most of the extras, the toy hanger across the top, the swing, the bridge and eventually even the food dishes because he wasn't using them and they just collected his mess. The wooden bar is now the highest point and just serves as a perch, though he has begun using the side bars as a perch as well. I can entice him down to the base with food but I've quit giving him food there as I'd prefer he doesn't learn to climb off the thing and he still manages to distribute food about... » Read More My African Grey, a little bit larger bird than this stand was designed for, was initially terrified of it. I removed most of the extras, the toy hanger across the top, the swing, the bridge and eventually even the food dishes because he wasn't using them and they just collected his mess. The wooden bar is now the highest point and just serves as a perch, though he has begun using the side bars as a perch as well. I can entice him down to the base with food but I've quit giving him food there as I'd prefer he doesn't learn to climb off the thing and he still manages to distribute food about the room. « Show Less
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My bird did not start using it until I connected it to his cage with a rope perch. I hung the type of toys from the top that he likes. Eventually he started playing with it. What type of birds do you have? How long have you had the stand?
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Not much help for you. I bought the one that's two plastic trays hung by wire to each other. The birds didn't like dodging wire when landing and I didn't like wearing meal worms if it tilted. I'm going to try open bowls next.
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I had very little activity on this feeder for all size birds. I have a very active population of birds...and squirrels...and this feeder seemed to keep them all away unfortunately...Even the smallest birds had difficulty getting at the seed.
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The Cardinals won't go near this bird feeder. I have two feeders and even the smaller birds will hardly touch this feeder, they prefer the standard feeder with an open tray, this one has elongated holes that the birds have to reach through while sitting on a spring loaded perch. The spring loaded perch will not support the larger birds like Cardinals, even when it is set to the maximum weight adjustment.
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My two conures destroyed their ladder toy. And that's exactly what it's designed to do. As I'm learning, birds need to forage and use their beaks as they would do in the wild. This is one of the first toys my birds had in their cage and I need to get another one soon...Don't worry about the metal clips, your bird will not be able to get through with its beak. Enjoy your bird!!
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The only think that I can think of is that the feeding bar tension is set too light and when a bid or multiple birds land on the bar it closes off the feeding ports. So you might have to adusst the tension via the notches and the wire lever on the side of thefeeding bar
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I had pigeons on my roof. It didn't deter them whatsoever. The pigeons crapped all over it so I returned it and got my refund.
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We have doves and they don't use the feeder, I think they are to heavy when they land on ring. We have it set so Cardinals can feed. Also Crows can't use it, we love ours. Saving money on bird feed.
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I wrote a reply to baby birds possibly falling from this little house and after looking at MY houses again, I CAN see how this could happen. I see there are a few other wren houses that might make better choices. Now you've got me wondering if I need to build a safety net UNDER this house. LOL (I think for next year, I'll order the other style that looks bigger and more room for the babies)..... Annie
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I am using a premium bird seed I bought at Tractor Supply. I add about 20% sunflower seed to the mix. We are covered up with Chickadees, Wrens, Eastern Towhee's, Cardinals, Finch, Downy Woodpecker, Indigo Bunting and many others I cannot identify. None of them seem to have any problem feeding at the small trough. Have you added the 1/4 inch plastic tubing to the perch as I outlined in my review? That gives the small birds a much better grip on the otherwise slick metal perch. Sometimes I add some Niger seed to the mix but it really does not seem to make much difference. I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina where we have many varieties of small birds. My land is covered with Pine trees so there is lots of spaces for birds to rest. Hope this helps.
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I'd call it more of a deterrent. The birds find it uncomfortable. Works better against smaller birds. I've seen some pretty big woodpeckers - don't know if they'd even notice it!
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I guessing that if they can't sit or roost that they would find it difficult to build a nest, but I don't really know. My experience is that this stuff kept the birds away.
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Feeder isn't small. The way they're built, you'll still have a mess. Feeders are built with the birds in mind not for tidiness.
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Hi Susanne, Birder for over 50 years. I bought two of these houses for my wrens and chickadees hoping they would nest. The Wrens checked them out seems they do like them. I purposely kind of hid the house so they be protected and not seen by predators. Well to get to your question have not had opportunity to observe their nesting's, darn I love the little guys.
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My daughter has 2 parakeets. I get the "Original" for them. I thought they would be intimidated by size, but after couple days they are tearing into it.
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i bought one for my african gray,he hated it.birds are to be free ,not on a leash,if you want to take your bird outside ,buy a cage,or if you want him to fly.,let him have some free time in your house.just let him know when he needs to be back to his cage.they have to be watched.they like to chew on blinds,and wooden chairs
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A large bird might be able to. I have an ekkie and a CAG. They do jot climb down to floor but will fly off if they want. Of course thats not alowed. Its great exercise for them. Ive hung lots of toys on top bar and the even climb up and play there as well